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Dancing in the Dark
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Dan Kissane

Dan Kissane lives on a farm in Kerry where he keeps sheep and bees. His book Pugnax and the Princess was published in October 2001. This was originally published in 1995 as The King of Wisdom’s Daughter, followed by a sequel, The Eagle Tree (1996) which was shortlisted for the BISTO Book of the Year Award 1997. Jimmy’s Leprechaun Trap (1997) was also shortlisted for the BISTO Book of the Year Award 1998.

Resources

Jimmy and the Banshee
Teaching ideas for third class from O'Brien Reading Programme

Jimmy's Leprechaun Trap
Teaching ideas for second class from O'Brien Reading Programme
Activity sheet 1: based on front and back cover
Activity sheet 2: based on pages 7-16
Activity sheet 3: draw your own Leprechaun
Activity sheet 4: based on pages 17-25
Activity sheet 5: based on pages 26-30
Activity sheet 6: based on pages 31-41
Activity sheet 7: based on pages 42-49
Activity sheet 8: based on pages 50-58
Activity sheet 9: write your own foul recipe
Activity sheet 10: based on pages 56-64
Activity sheet 11: based on pages 65-68
Activity sheet 12: based on pages 69-80
Activity sheet 13: based on pages 81-95

Pugnax and the Princess
Teaching ideas for third class

The Eagle Tree
Teaching ideas for fourth class from the O'Brien Reading Programme Supplement

Books (select cover or title for more information)

	Jimmy's Leprechaun Trap (pb) Surely leprechauns are cute little fellows who do no harm to anyone? Be warned! They are nasty little creatures, just waiting for the chance to trick someone and gain power over them. When Jimmy meets one … Buy Now

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